C10219 Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Science in Information Technology v3

UTS Course Code

C10219

Credit Points

192

International Students

Yes

Latest Available UAI

85.00

Overview

This course is offered jointly by UTS: Information Technology and UTS: Business and is awarded with two testamurs. The information technology component provides a sound education in all aspects of computing and information technology for students who intend to make a career in the profession. The business component provides students with the knowledge, competencies and values necessary for fulfilling an effective career in business.

Graduates with solid IT skills who also understand business operations are in strong demand in industry. This combined program allows students to gain two degrees, leading towards a career in business IT operations in only four years.

Course Aims

The aim of this course is to prepare graduates to apply an in-depth knowledge of information technology to the business activities of an organisation.

Career Options

Career options include accountant, advertising consultant, banker, business analyst, e-business developer, economist, financial planner, information systems developer, IT project manager, management consultant, marketing manager, software developer and web developer.

Additional Assumed Knowledge

Mathematics and any two units of English. HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced are recommended.

Additional Advanced Standing

Students who have previously undertaken study at a university or other recognised tertiary education institution may be eligible for some academic credit for their prior study if the subjects previously completed are deemed by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology to be equivalent to subjects in the course. The prior study must have been completed before commencement of this course, but no earlier than three years before commencement. Students must be able to demonstrate that their knowledge is current. Recognised prior learning is not normally granted in this course for study completed at a private college.

Course Duration and Attendance

The course is completed in four years full time. Some subjects may be offered in an optional Summer session so that students can fast-track their studies.

Honours

Students interested in research and who excel in their studies are eligible to undertake one additional full-time year of study in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology (C09019) program.

Professional Recognition

Australian Computer Society (ACS); Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia; CPA Australia

Graduates are eligible for professional-level membership of the ACS. Students who complete the Accounting major may be eligible for membership of CPA Australia and/or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Students should consult UTS: Business for details of specific eligibility requirements.

Further Information

For a detailed course program and further information on this course, please refer to the UTS Handbook